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Diamond Naturals Chicken Dinner Wet Cat Food Merrick Purrfect Bistro Grain Free Chicken Pate Wet Cat Food

Both score 8.4 out of 10 on KibbleLab. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Diamond Naturals Chicken Dinner Wet Cat Food and Merrick Purrfect Bistro Grain Free Chicken Pate Wet Cat Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Diamond Naturals Chicken Dinner Wet Cat Food
Diamond Naturals Chicken Dinner Wet Cat Food

Verified Aug 2, 2026

Merrick Purrfect Bistro Grain Free Chicken Pate Wet Cat Food
Merrick Purrfect Bistro Grain Free Chicken Pate Wet Cat Food

Verified Jul 24, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. No one can pay for a higher score.
8.4 / 10 8.4 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
10.00% 10.00%
Fat 5.00% 5.00%
Fiber 1.00% 1.00%
Taurine Not listed 0.10%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
78.00% 78.00%
Calories 1260 kcal/kg 1199 kcal/kg
Calorie density High Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Chicken, chicken liver, chicken broth, carrots, brown rice flour, natural flavor, flaxseed oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols), guar gum, potassium chloride, agar-agar, salt, DL-Methionine, pumpkin, quinoa, cranberries, blueberries, dried kelp, inulin, taurine, choline chloride, menhaden fish oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols), magnesium sulfate, iron amino acid chelate, sodium carbonate, zinc amino acid chelate, calcium carbonate, vitamin E supplement, copper amino acid chelate, thiamine mononitrate, manganese amino acid chelate, sodium selenite, niacin supplement, d-calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, riboflavin supplement, vitamin A supplement, biotin, potassium iodide, vitamin D3 supplement, vitamin B12 supplement, folic acid. Show full list
Deboned Chicken, Chicken Liver, Chicken Broth, Dried Egg Product, Natural Flavors, Tricalcium Phosphate, Dried Cranberries, Minerals [Potassium Chloride, Magnesium Proteinate, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Potassium Iodide], Guar Gum, Menhaden Fish Oil, Salt, Taurine, Choline Chloride, Vitamins [Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Niacin, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin B-12 Supplement, Biotin, Folic Acid, Vitamin D-3 Supplement]. B290623-3 Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Health focus Digestive health Hydration support
Format & suitability
Food type Wet Wet
Texture Pate Pate
Processing Canned Canned
Life stage Adult, Kitten Adult
Breed size All Breed Sizes All Breed Sizes
AAFCO nutritional adequacy
Complete & balanced Whether the manufacturer's label claims the food meets AAFCO nutrient profiles for a life stage. Not an independent test.
Yes Yes
Life stages Growth (puppy/kitten), Adult Maintenance Adult Maintenance
Substantiation How adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile.
Formulation Formulation
Maker standards
WSAVA guidelines The World Small Animal Veterinary Association publishes criteria for evaluating a manufacturer: qualified nutritionists on staff, feeding trials, and published research. It does not certify or endorse brands.
No No
PSC accredited The Pet Sustainability Coalition is a nonprofit that accredits pet companies on their environmental and social impact through third-party verification. It reflects sustainability practices, not food quality.
No No
Recalls & where to buy
Recalls on record KibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear.
None None
Where to buy

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Shared ingredients

Both foods list these among their top ingredients, by label weight.

  • Chicken Liver
  • Chicken Broth
  • Natural Flavor
  • Potassium Chloride

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Both foods score 8.4 out of 10 on KibbleLab.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Chicken Liver, Chicken Broth, Natural Flavor, Potassium Chloride.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.

See the full profiles: Diamond Naturals Chicken Dinner Wet Cat Food and Merrick Purrfect Bistro Grain Free Chicken Pate Wet Cat Food .

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